[Zizu]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Now I’ve calmed down after completely losing my head yesterday, here’s my take on Arsenal. Man Utd played well, and once they equalised they were the better side by a distance.

The problem for me is that there seem to be two Arsenals.
There’s the Premier League Arsenal — nervous, jittery, unsure whether to press or sit off. That version looks nothing like the team we see in every other competition. In Europe and the cups, the performances are sharp, confident, aggressive… they look like favourites. So watching the last three league games has been painful, because I genuinely don’t understand why we can’t replicate that intensity domestically.

Premier League teams have clearly figured out that Arsenal don’t press in certain zones, and they’re exploiting it. Liverpool had all the ball but didn’t get a shot on target — which basically means they were passing it around their own half while we sat back and waited. Compare that to the Chelsea game in the Leauge cup, where their back four were being pressed relentlessly in the first half and looked rattled. It’s like watching a Gareth Southgate side: waiting for a moment instead of forcing one.

Arteta has to sort this out because I’m getting nervous. I've seen this before. If we don’t beat Leeds, then it’s game on again after being in such a strong position.

Don’t know if it’s correct but this circulating ..

Arsenal’s top scorer is Own Goal with 4 !?!

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Don’t know if it’s correct but this circulating ..

Arsenal’s top scorer is Own Goal with 4 !?!

If that stat’s true, it probably reflects the wider picture. The forwards aren’t firing consistently, and as I’ve said before, if Arsenal do end up winning the league, it may well be the defensive unit that carries them through rather than the attack.

Hopefully this serves as a reminder of how fine the margins are. One mistake and two excellent finishes were enough for United, and that’s the Premier League — you can be punished very quickly. On another day, without that slip, Dorgu and Cunha don’t score, Arsenal manage the game, and it ends 1–0 or 2–0 with people saying they controlled it without much effort. But that’s not how it played out, and it shows how little room there is for error.

From here, they need to approach every match with full focus. Not as “just another league game,” but with the intensity of a cup tie. That’s the standard required if they want to stay in the title race.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

If that stat’s true, it probably reflects the wider picture. The forwards aren’t firing consistently, and as I’ve said before, if Arsenal do end up winning the league, it may well be the defensive unit that carries them through rather than the attack.

Hopefully this serves as a reminder of how fine the margins are. One mistake and two excellent finishes were enough for United, and that’s the Premier League — you can be punished very quickly. On another day, without that slip, Dorgu and Cunha don’t score, Arsenal manage the game, and it ends 1–0 or 2–0 with people saying they controlled it without much effort. But that’s not how it played out, and it shows how little room there is for error.

From here, they need to approach every match with full focus. Not as “just another league game,” but with the intensity of a cup tie. That’s the standard required if they want to stay in the title race.

I will be disappointed if Arsenal don’t win the league this time


Hopefully they start playing some dreamy football and win the thing in style as well - now the two forwards are fit again

[bots]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

If that stat’s true, it probably reflects the wider picture. The forwards aren’t firing consistently, and as I’ve said before, if Arsenal do end up winning the league, it may well be the defensive unit that carries them through rather than the attack.

Hopefully this serves as a reminder of how fine the margins are. One mistake and two excellent finishes were enough for United, and that’s the Premier League — you can be punished very quickly. On another day, without that slip, Dorgu and Cunha don’t score, Arsenal manage the game, and it ends 1–0 or 2–0 with people saying they controlled it without much effort. But that’s not how it played out, and it shows how little room there is for error.

From here, they need to approach every match with full focus. Not as “just another league game,” but with the intensity of a cup tie. That’s the standard required if they want to stay in the title race.

It seems to me that Arsenal are relying on set pieces to get their goals. As a strategy that has worked well so far, but like everything, teams start to figure out how to counteract it. That to me is why Arsenal games feel different.

If, at the end of the season, the strategy works and they win the league then they will continue that way next season. If they lose by a couple of points then they will need to rethink. Thats where arsenal are for me at the moment

[Zizu]

This can’t be true , surely ??


Though they would all be excellent additions

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Xabi Alonso has told Liverpool he wants Micky van de Ven, Adam Wharton, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise if he is to join them.

[bots]

Man U only buy young players so kane will never happen

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by bots

Man U only buy young players so kane will never happen

Casemiro ?

Martínez ?

Maybe a 2 year guarantee of goals that would propel ManU back into the big league ?

[bots]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Casemiro ?

Martínez ?

Maybe a 2 year guarantee of goals that would propel ManU back into the big league ?

casimiro is leaving, martinez is young still. Ineos has a policy of only buying young players. That is a fact. They also want a low wage bill, so kane doesn't fit

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by bots

casimiro is leaving, martinez is young still. Ineos has a policy of only buying young players. That is a fact. They also want a low wage bill, so kane doesn't fit

Strange times though
ManU are desperate to get back in the top bracket …. Kane basically guarantees that leap ..


Also when Casemiro goes so does his £350,000 a week salary ( £18 million per year)

[bots]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Strange times though
ManU are desperate to get back in the top bracket …. Kane basically guarantees that leap ..


Also when Casemiro goes so does his £350,000 a week salary ( £18 million per year)

All the high earners are either being sold or dumped at the end of their contracts. Maguire, Fernandes and Shaw are the only high earners left and all will go in the near future

We just beat City and Arsenal ..... we dont have difficulty scoring now. We don't need an oap like kane ( who i have never liked )

[Crimson Dynamo]

Michael Carrick has equalled Ruben Amorim’s best-ever winning run at
Manchester United (three games).

Amorim had 47 games. Carrick has had 3. 😳

[Swan]

Oh i really hope Chelsea don't lose Palmer.

[bots]

Originally Posted by Swan

Oh i really hope Chelsea don't lose Palmer.

he apparently hates london and wants to return to manchester, so thats driving it all. I don't think it will happen this week

[Swan]

Originally Posted by bots

he apparently hates london and wants to return to manchester, so thats driving it all. I don't think it will happen this week

Can't blame him for hating London. But yeah, cutting it kinda close now. But if he feels like that, im sure he'll leave in the summer.

[Swan]

Chelsea fans demanding Estevao starts every game now, and he should really. He tore Palace apart at the weekend. He really is an exciting young player. Maybe lacks a bit of consistency, but then he's young, and Chelsea as a team lack consistency atm.

As far Arsenal winning the title, i still think they will, however Semenyo has hit the ground running at City. He could make the difference needed for City. If they get Haaland firing again, the run is going to be extremely close. I mean, you can't count Villa out yet either.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Swan

Chelsea fans demanding Estevao starts every game now, and he should really. He tore Palace apart at the weekend. He really is an exciting young player. Maybe lacks a bit of consistency, but then he's young, and Chelsea as a team lack consistency atm.

As far Arsenal winning the title, i still think they will, however Semenyo has hit the ground running at City. He could make the difference needed for City. If they get Haaland firing again, the run is going to be extremely close. I mean, you can't count Villa out yet either.

Trouble with playing youngsters every game or in the majority is that pretty soon their bodies start to break down .,


Two obvious examples are the two Barca phenomenons … first Pedri broke into the first team and Spain international team at about 16 … had about 18 amazing months where he carried both teams then started picking up BAD injuries time after time for over 12 months …. coincidentally Gavi broke into both teams again at 16 just around the time Pedri was injured … he has same amazing effect on both teams but then , despite being far more solid and robust, succumbed to a series of horrendous injuries but he’s been out far longer - I think he actually came back but too early and it feels like he’s been missing for ages now


He’s stilly only 21 years old


Gavi stats

[Swan]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Trouble with playing youngsters every game or in the majority is that pretty soon their bodies start to break down .,


Two obvious examples are the two Barca phenomenons … first Pedri broke into the first team and Spain international team at about 16 … had about 18 amazing months where he carried both teams then started picking up BAD injuries time after time for over 12 months …. coincidentally Gavi broke into both teams again at 16 just around the time Pedri was injured … he has same amazing effect on both teams but then , despite being far more solid and robust, succumbed to a series of horrendous injuries but he’s been out far longer - I think he actually came back but too early and it feels like he’s been missing for ages now


He’s stilly only 21 years old


Gavi stats

Yeah i agree, he needs to be looked after and protected.

[Zizu]

Tammy Abraham signed for Aston Villa
£18 million


Imagine if he nudges Watkins out of the Villa team and even England

[Zizu]

Rumours coming out of Chelsea suggesting Palmer is unsettled on London

Wonder if he’s hoping Barca or Real Madrid will come in

[bots]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Rumours coming out of Chelsea suggesting Palmer is unsettled on London

Wonder if he’s hoping Barca or Real Madrid will come in

he wants to go home to manchester, thats why united are a likely destination. He is homesick, some people are just not meant to go travelling

[MTVN]

When people wonder why I don't do dry January I just tell them I'm a West Ham fan

[bots]

Originally Posted by MTVN

When people wonder why I don't do dry January I just tell them I'm a West Ham fan

WH just don't get any breaks

[bots]

Sesko to the rescue

[Crimson Dynamo]

3 out of 3

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

3 out of 3

He must be bald by now?